Professional with outstanding communication, organizational & customer service skills with a passion to continue to excel in the Real Estate industry & Affordable housing.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Manager
Trion Living
06.2024 - 10.2024
Continuously assessed community goals and objectives, making data-driven decisions to align strategies with overall organizational priorities.
Trained new staff members on effective use of digital tools for managing communications within the online community environment efficiently.
Addressed and resolved tenant complaints and inquiries, maintaining high satisfaction.
Conducted regular inspections to identify needed improvements and maintain highest standards.
Streamlined operations by communicating efficiently with clients, keeping meticulous records, budget management, and internal collaboration.
Produced reports about community activities to keep owners, directors and property managers informed.
Maintained knowledge on lease and renewal rates to advocate for appropriate changes.
Worked with maintenance staff to complete timely repairs and enhancements.
Implemented analytics tools to track community performance, identifying areas for improvement and adjusting strategies accordingly.
Evaluated property conditions and recommended improvements.
Communicated effectively with owners, residents, and on-site associates.
Conducted regular inspections of both interior and exterior of properties for damage.
Delivered emergency 24-hour on-call service for tenants on building issues.
Assistant Property Manager
Trion Living
02.2024 - 05.2024
Responsible for posting rent, collection on delinquency & eviction process
Issued lease violations
Assisted with leasing as needed
Audited move-ins to ensure proper payments & lease documentation
Addressed resident issues & collaborated with management to resolve escalated requests
Completed move out inspections & processed final account statements
Coordinated with property manager to maintain budgeted occupancy & leasing targets
Assisted with daily & month-end reporting including accurate reporting on resident ledgers
Responsible for collection on delinquency & the eviction process to include eviction paperwork to a third-party Attorney or through Nationwide Eviction so evictions can be filed in court
Initiated pre-close twice monthly, entered Help Desk tickets for corrections as needed
Responsible for utilizing RAM Accounting Month End checklist on date specified by the accounting schedule
Responsible for all administrative aspects of creating final account statements for resident move outs
Responsible for issuing notices to vacate in multi-states, communicated with residents in a timely manner regarding notices received & noted payment arrangements in CRM system
Assistant Property Manager
BH Management Services
01.2021 - 10.2023
Assisted with daily and month-end reporting including accurate reporting on resident ledgers
Responsible for posting rent, collection on delinquency, the eviction process, creating & posting purchase orders & daily deposits
Secured & managed new leases, renewals & recertifications for Tax Credit property
Inspected community daily addressing issues & verifying property conditions met Company standard
Assisted in hiring & training of new team members as needed
Oversaw property operations, vendors, office staff & residents in Community Managers absence
Assisted with leasing including touring to meet the business need, completed application background screenings & obtained required documents
Managed social media platforms including video uploads of available apartments & coordinated resident events
Coordinated vendor scheduling with Service Team Manager & entered service requests for repairs as needed
Leasing Consultant
BH Management Services
12.2019 - 12.2020
Greeted & toured prospective residents via Zoom, Facetime or in person & served as point of contact for guests, prospects, residents, & vendors
Completed Checkpoint ID validation & processed applications including background screening & obtaining required documentation
Prepared move in files, created flyers, calendar of events, updated policy binder for operations & met monthly leasing performance benchmarks
Maintained full understanding of the community, specials & floor plans
Processed lease proposals, renewals & move out notices
Coordinated the monthly calendar of events for the community
Coordinated pest control for residents & assisted the Property Manager in monitoring reoccurring issues, submitted service requests for in house repairs or external vendors
Maintained an elevated level of discretion with company matters & adhered to all Fair Housing guidelines
Activated gate cards & updated the data tracking system
Maintained resident notes & memos in CRM & updated the system throughout the day with call logs & communication with prospective residents
Certified Occupancy Specialist
Carabetta Property Management Company
08.2015 - 07.2019
Responsible for leasing various property types such as two tax credit properties with 212 units & 33 units, tax credit/subsidized dual property with 47 units, mixed market/subsidized rental properties with 497 units
Advertised unoccupied properties using a variety of media & promoting materials
Determined the needs, living standards & economic viability of prospective customers
Confirmed rental application data & personal references, processed background checks, processed criminal checks, obtained all required documents to determine eligibility
Presented properties & provided amenities in a positive light to prospective tenants
Acted as a liaison for property owners & helped them navigate the property market
Remained knowledgeable of the property market status & provided information on all aspects for each property
Negotiated leasing terms & conditions, closed deals & maintained case files in strict confidentiality
Ensured proper maintenance; inspected properties periodically working alongside property manager & maintenance team to ensure all units were completed according to company standards
Proficient in Yardi rental software along with CoreLogic systems
Administrative Assistant/Office Coordinator
HAI Group
09.2012 - 09.2014
Responsible for organizing, supervising & facilitating office operations workflow serving as liaison between departments, staff members & vendors
Primary point of contact; managed main operator phone line, intercom system, door security system, greeted & registered guests & contacted employee(s) they were scheduled to meet
Managed incoming/outgoing mail & shipping/receiving for FedEx, UPS & USPS, special printing, mailing & document creation projects & faxing/filing
Managed Admin Requests in the Member Database System (in-house software) & special Admin Project requests as necessary
Reserved meeting spaces & submitted IT work requests for the reservation of electronic equipment required (i.e
Smart Board, Laptop, Projector, etc.)
Provided specialized support including cost savings assessments, project management, facilities management, correspondence/mailings, data entry, etc
Created & maintained office procedures/manuals for the Administrative Services Department & assisted various departments with procedures & manuals creations in various formats (i.e
Word templates, Adobe pdf, Power Point presentations, etc.)
Conducted all New Hire Orientations & provided an overview of Office Services, Facilities & Building Safety
Assisted with event planning, organization of company events & vendor management
Responsible for the inventory & ordering of all office/printing supplies, shipping/postal supplies & coffee/ janitorial supplies
Provided recommendations & tracked cost saving efforts for each department collaborating with vendors to obtain best pricing
Prepared, submitted & tracked purchasing vouchers for invoices
Project Management Coordinator
CSC at Sikorsky Aircraft Corp
11.2007 - 04.2010
Project Coordinator responsible for supporting the Project Management office consisting of 12 senior project managers on-site Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation facility in Stratford, CT
Created & executed project work plans & revised as appropriate to meet the changing needs & requirements of the overall project
Managed daily operational aspects of project & scope as required & ensured project documents were complete, current & stored appropriately
Provided weekly status reports alongside tracked financial reports via Performa, a web portal reporting system & reviewed deliverables prepared by team before reporting to the client
Managed projects such as network installations, software modifications, facilities repairs & renovations, wiring infrastructure, computer software upgrades, computer applications scripting & configurations, server upgrades, hardware removal, voice & data installations, etc
Assisted IT managers with expertise in network management, installations & facilities management to accommodate state-of-the-art technology
Delivered engaging, informative, well-organized PowerPoint presentations to the Sikorsky customer
Managed client interaction, set & managed client expectations & developed lasting relationships with client personnel that fostered client ties
Served as the liaison for Security Departments between CSC/SIK & coordinated New Hire with onboarding process such as badging, obtaining computer/network access, etc
& created New Hire Procedure Manual
Project Coordinator Associate
Computer Merchant, LLC
06.2006 - 11.2007
Project Coordinator Associate subcontracted to work with CSC to support the Project Management Office
Assisted twelve IT managers with expertise in network management, installations & facilities management to accommodate state-of-the-art technology
Provided status reports & created, maintained & distributed a project tracking document as implementation work progressed
Created, assigned, tracked & corrected work orders for desktop technicians via Remedy Data system
Completed training in Project Management Prep & Estimating & Scheduling classes Oct
2007
Executive Assistant
ReFocus Outreach Ministry, Inc
03.2005 - 05.2006
Executive assistant to the Executive Director responsible for the coordination of office operations, clerical assistance & staff management & coordinated client transportation
Provided budget assistance, managed the main operator phone line, directed incoming/outgoing mail, coordinated & scheduled appointments for the Director, personnel & clients
Managed files/documents/forms & tracking sheets for a variety of wellness, health & sobriety groups & business matters
Accompanied the Director to workshops, coordinated fundraisers & charity events to support the nonprofit facility & attracted recognition to the mission of women in crises
Assisted in the coordination of year-end graduation ceremony preparing speeches, flyers, invitations & tracked the financial contributions from donations received
Researched resources in the community for clients & assisted in billing Medicare for services rendered & offered case management support to women recovering from homelessness, substance abuse, mental illness & domestic violence
Residential Aide
ReFocus Outreach Ministry, Inc
01.2004 - 02.2005
Provided administrative services for the Residential Coordinator of a facility for women & children in crisis
Offered case management support services to women recovering from homelessness, substance abuse, mental illness & domestic violence
Accompanied & transported clients on trips such as: court/probation appointments, medical/mental health/dental services, shopping, etc
Coordinated a variety of activities & created weekly schedule plans for clients appropriate to each individual treatment level/plan
Facilitated groups on wellness, life skills, relapse prevention, healthy relationships & supported clients in identifying & resolving social issues they faced
Compiled records of daily client activities, chaperoned group sponsored trips & social functions, assisted Residential Coordinator with client files & treatment plans, assisted with meal planning & diet guidelines for each client
Assisted in the creation & growth of the facility's formal intake process & procedures manual
Oversaw intake applications & securing appropriate accommodations for clients & their personal belongings
Served as client advocate & researched resources in the community which benefited their recovery & their well-being
Assisted residents with childcare registration forms, WIC forms & served as liaison between ReFocus & community resource centers
Housekeeping Associate
Self-Employed
03.2000 - 03.2001
Housekeeping Associate responsible for cleaning/sanitizing vacant homes including hallways, entryways & basements in their entirety preparing them to be move-in ready or as cleanout after eviction, cleaned windows, swept/mopped/vacuumed floors, washed/dried/folded curtains/linens if required, sanitized refrigerators/stoves/ovens, scrubbed toilets/showers & removed debris
Housekeeping Associate
The Fairfield Inn Hotel
08.1998 - 02.1999
Housekeeping Associate responsible for ensuring the rooms assigned were clean & sanitary
Responsibilities included not limited to making the beds to hotel standards, dusting & polishing all furniture, full bathroom cleaning including floors, re-stocking linens/toiletries, removing soiled linens replacing with new linens & vacuuming
Reported damages or maintenance issues to hotel management & completed room checklists as required
Sales Associate
XPect Discount Store
07.1997 - 12.1997
Sales associate responsible for scanning/merchandise checkout, cash & check payments
Organized inventory & maintained a clean environment providing excellent customer service
Office Administrator
Multiunit Services
02.1995 - 09.1995
Responsible for office operations managing various properties located throughout the Greater New Haven area
Managed the main operator phone line, appointment scheduling & conducted all phone interviews
Dispatched staff, assisted with time sheets, delegated duties & coordinated weekday schedules
Prepared office documents & provided status reports to the Property Manager as required
Managed supervisor's calendar, routed business emails/calls, managed meeting minutes, prepared Agenda/Tasks list & distributed office mail
Receptionist
City of New Haven Fair Rent Commission
03.1993 - 10.1993
Greeted & received the public, managed main operator phone line, managed incoming/outgoing mail
Scheduled all appointments for Investigation Supervisor & conducted tenant complaint applications & served as liaison to community resources